IT Governance Consultant

About Acquaintech IT Solutions LLC

Acquaintech IT Solutions is a technology company based in Dubai specializing in enterprise architecture. The company assists organizations in establishing and managing their enterprise architecture practices, encompassing framework development, governance, enterprise architecture platform implementation, building architecture repositories, and providing ongoing managed services.

Role Overview

The IT Governance Consultant will be responsible for creating policies, processes, and controls that enforce enterprise architecture decisions effectively. This role also involves overseeing these governance activities on a weekly basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop architecture policies, standards, and compliance procedures.
• Design and manage the architecture review and exemption processes.
• Ensure enterprise architecture governance aligns with COBIT, ITIL, and applicable UAE standards.
• Keep records of decisions, waivers, and compliance reports up to date.
• Provide training to stakeholders regarding governance procedures and their responsibilities.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of eight years experience in IT governance, architecture governance, or IT policy development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of COBIT and ITIL; familiarity with TOGAF is a plus.
• Proven ability to author policies and coordinate review boards.
• Excellent English communication skills, with clear and structured writing; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Additional Information

Position is based in Dubai, UAE. This is a full-time role requiring physical presence at the office. Applicants will be reviewed carefully, and selected candidates will be contacted within a two-week timeframe.